Gadgets for the Guru – Home Automation

Turn your house tech-savvy with these home automation gadgets! Kwikset Kevo Bring your home into the 21st century with Kwikset Kevo by UniKey. Yout smartphone will be transformed into a key used to unlock the doors of your home. The Kevo is the market’s first Bluetooth enabled touch-to-open smart lock so you don’t have to fumble … Read more

Why we need Wheezy more than ever – founder and CEO Vicinity Health Chris Stiffler dies at 35

For many founders, their product or creation is developed out of the need to solve their own problems, and in turn it could help others. For Chris Stiffler, founder and CEO of Vicinity Health, who suffered from severe asthma attacks, he developed the software and design for a device called Wheezy that pairs with users’ smartphone to help … Read more

What you need to know about self-destructing, anonymous and encrypted apps and protecting your digital footprint

Self-destructing, anonymous, privatexting and encrypted define the latest trend in apps for the younger generation, and increasing among professionals, with the most popular being SnapChat. These apps are being heavily used by students from high school to college to capture whimsical, YOLO moments as well as sharing their thoughts and opinions through these mediums. Another … Read more

San Francisco-based Gigya expands to Arizona, brings 200 jobs

San Francisco–based Gigya, the Connected Consumer Management Suite, announced that it will be coming to Arizona as the site of its corporate expansion after a multi-state competitive process, and bringing 200 high-wage jobs with them over the next three years. Gigya, established in 2007 enables more than 700 of the world’s largest brands to understand … Read more

Inside the geekiest college in AZ

Cybersecurity, digital media, forensics, robotics maker labs and game development, just some of the programs found at the University of Advancing Technology. Considered one of the most technologically advanced private colleges in Arizona and 100 percent STEM focused, the college offers over 20 undergraduate degrees and their cybersecurity program is one of the top in … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: USB-C the new standard

Take a stroll around your house and you’ll probably find that most of your tech devices have a Universal Serial Bus connection. If you’re not familiar with the Universal Serial Bus, it’s also known as the USB. Over the years the USB has gone through a variety of changes from faster speeds to smaller ports, … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Spring Breaking to Music

Feel the rhythm. Feel the bass. Feel the tunes flowing through your veins. Music is a universal love, so immerse yourself in the sound. Here are some portable, Bluetooth speakers that you can take to the pool, beach or picnic during Spring Break. Red Fox FOXBOX This Bluetooth travel speaker is perfect for the on-the-go individual … Read more

4K and beyond – the best picture you've ever seen – CES 2015

At this year’s CES, 4K TVs are back in the spotlight and for a positive reason: 4K is going mainstream. With companies introducing their version of 4K TVs on the show floor this year, we can expect 4K TVs to be one of the hottest buys this year. 4K TVs, also known as 4K UHD … Read more

Forget 4K, Sharp goes beyond

4K TV’s are taking over! They were introduced to consumers in 2013 and became even more popular in 2014, yet hefty price tags discouraged buyers from adopting the higher resolution displays. At the Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas several companies showcased their newest versions of 4K, but how do you decide which one … Read more

Board Blazers can light up your next tailslide – gadget – video

When Greg Rudolph was a student at Arizona State University, he was walking on campus at night when he saw something strange. He approached a man whose skateboard seemed to be glowing and asked how he did it. “Bro! I duct-taped Christmas lights to my board!” the man said. [youtube]http://youtu.be/LzsJFhxTOAc[/youtube] Today, Rudolph is the founder … Read more